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460 & supercooling radiator in '72 highboy - what radiator hoses should i get

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Old 06-27-2015, 07:14 PM
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460 & supercooling radiator in '72 highboy - what radiator hoses should i get

I am not sure what application to order for to get the correct upper and lower radiator hoses.

I was thinking of spec'ing them out for a '76 f-250 2wd with 460 & supercool rad.

Thanks in advance for any help!
 
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Old 06-27-2015, 08:22 PM
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There is a thread in the 73-79 section now. Info for upper is there but I dont know how that lower is gonna work for you. I had to sleeve mine on my 73 to gain some length downward.
 
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Why not just use a universal flex hose and be done with it.
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Take a wire hanger and bend it to the shape you desire, then with the wire and OD dimensions of the inlet and outlet you should be able to match at your local parts house. Also measure thermostat housing neck and water pump making sure you have correct measurements for everything.
 
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I pulled the radiator out of a 72 with a 360 and bolted it my 78 with 302 and hoses lined up perfectly. It was not a super cooling but everything lined up. If it was mine I would just try what was listed for the 460 like your original plan. I won't use flex hoses as I think they put to much bending force on the radiators.
 
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